27PS013066 Perkins & Will Contract

The Illinois Office of the Secretary of State, Department of Physical Services, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Perkins + Will, Inc., a Chicago-based architectural firm located at 410 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1600. The contract, effective July 16, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2027, carries a maximum obligation of $20,000 and covers professional architect services focused on facilities interior design and furniture, furnishings, and equipment (FF&E) services. The engagement is structured as a fixed-fee arrangement supplemented by hourly billing rates ranging from $100 per hour for interns to $325 per hour for principals, with reimbursable expenses for consultants and authorized services billable in addition to the fixed fee.

Perkins + Will will deliver comprehensive architectural and engineering services across multiple project phases, including program analysis, schematic design, design development, construction documents, FF&E documentation, construction procurement, FF&E procurement, construction administration, and FF&E contract administration. The contract is governed by Illinois law and the Illinois Procurement Code, with a maximum duration of ten years including renewals, though no renewals are automatic and cannot be executed solely at the architect's discretion. The contractor is required to maintain professional liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 per claim and comprehensive general liability coverage of $2,000,000 per occurrence.